Dreaming of financial support for your newborn daughter? The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is back with a roaring update for 2025! As part of a nationwide drive, the Indian government is providing a cash incentive of ₹6,000 to mothers upon the birth of their second child—if it’s a girl. The registration window is open until August 15, 2025—so act fast to secure your benefits!What Is the PMMVY & Who Can Benefit?First Child: Women receive ₹5,000 (in two instalments) for their first live birth (any gender).Second Child (Daughter): If your second child is a girl, you’ll get a lump sum of ₹6,000 after her birth.Purpose: The scheme is designed to improve nutrition, promote positive attitudes towards girl children, and encourage timely health check-ups and immunizations for both mother and child.Eligibility Criteria at a GlancePregnant women and lactating mothers aged 19 or above.Benefit is limited to the first two live births per family.For the second child, only if the child is a girl.Must register the pregnancy and complete specific health protocols and immunizations.Applicable to all Indian states and backgrounds (unless already receiving similar benefits from other schemes).How to Register for PMMVY 2025Offline Method:Visit your nearest Anganwadi Centre or Health Sub-Centre.Carry necessary documents:MCP (Mother & Child Protection) CardAadhaar CardBank account details (DBT-enabled & Aadhaar-seeded)Proof of delivery & child’s immunization recordsOnline Method:Go to the official PMMVY portal or use the PMMVYSoft app.Fill in the registration form, upload required documents, and complete biometric/Aadhaar authentication.Door-to-Door Drive:Government-appointed Anganwadi and ASHA workers are doing home visits for registration and awareness. Take advantage of their help if they visit your area.Key DatesLast Date to Register: August 15, 2025Disbursement: Payment is credited directly to your bank/post office account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after meeting scheme requirements (such as immunization).Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I register if it’s my first child?Yes—but you’ll receive ₹5,000 in two instalments (not ₹6,000).Is this only for daughters?The ₹6,000 benefit (single instalment) is only for the second child if the child is a girl. For your first child (any gender), the benefit is ₹5,000.Do I need to visit a government center?Yes, either to an Anganwadi or through official online portals.What happens if the necessary immunizations are not done?Final disbursement for the second girl child requires completion of immunizations (within 14 weeks after birth).Why This MattersPMMVY is a direct effort to support mothers, promote girl child births, and fight gender discrimination in India through real financial benefits. Every eligible mother should take advantage of this scheme!
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